Telecoaching plus a portion control plate for weight care management: a randomized trial.

Background: Obesity is a leading preventable cause of death and disability and is associated with a lower health-related quality of life. We evaluated the impact of telecoaching conducted by a counselor trained in motivational interviewing paired with a portion control plate for obese patients in a primary care setting.

Methods: We conducted a randomized, clinical trial among patients in a primary care practice in the midwestern United States.